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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.90 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.90 and 148.98 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.90 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.90 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.90 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 34,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.44/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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